Russian President Putin Congratulates Trump, Looking Forward to ‘Constructive Dialogue’
Just hours after Republican nominee Donald Trump locked up the necessary projections to officially become President-Elect of the United States, the Russian Federation released a statement expressing support for the outcome of the U.S. elections.
In a press release from the Kremlin, the official office of the President of Russia writes, “Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election.”
The press release continues by noting that Russian President Vladimir Putin, “…said he hopes for work together to lift Russian-US relations out of the current crisis, resolve issues on the international agenda, look for effective responses to global security challenges.”
Donald Trump, the former business magnate turned politician, shocked the world in the early morning hours Wednesday when the Associated Press declared that he was the projected winner of Pennsylvania. Those crucial 20 electoral votes was enough to put Trump over the necessary threshold of 270 electoral votes, ensuring his status as President-Elect and defeating Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in the process.
Trump has spoken favorably of Putin in the past; by many accounts, the feeling is mutual.
The press release from the Kremlim concluded, “The President said he is confident that Moscow and Washington can establish a constructive dialogue based on the principles of equality, mutual respect, and genuine consideration for each other’s positions.”
“Mr Putin wished Mr Trump success in the high office and responsibility of head of state,” the press release concludes.
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J.D. Durkin (@jiveDurkey) is an editorial producer and columnist at Mediaite.
